Dear John and all Doves,
      Is it not curious that one man who never sinned by stealing said he would come as a"thief in the night"? What will The Good Thief come to earth to steal? His valuables are what he will come to claim as His own . These treasures are the living stones among men, women, and children. Please refer to my earlier posting of 11-6-06 entitled "Children and the Kingdom of Heaven."
      Some people are watching for The Good Thief to come. Others are asleep. The goodmen/strongmen of their houses, personal dwellings or faith houses, are not watching. Their houses will be broken into and valuables will be taken. Surprise! He who is all goodness will show no evil or wickedness in taking those who are His and Abba"s.
      A central question is who gives permission for The Good Thief to take away the most innocent of the valuables- the children? Most parents are unaware and they are giving no permission at all. Hundreds of millions of parents and grandparents are giving no permission for themselves or the young valuables. Yet He will come at the midnight hour and will be loved by His eternal  valuables. Those who are not His will either choose for His forgiveness and love later, or choose to hate Him as the king of wicked thieves.
      The great and dividing issue is the children. Millions of them faith or no faith, may be affected under the age of reason of age 9. Or perhaps under the age of 13. They would go through the open door promised the Philadelphians. Randy wondered recently if this will affect those in the womb, as well.
      The Good Thief soon comes for His eternal treasures or valuables. The Bride is watching for the Beloved Groom. Final details are being resolved. Who would be Bride, valuables, treasures, living stones among the sea of humankind?
      After He comes, where are the kids? Where did they go? Will they return to earth? When? How? Where? Why? Talk to family and friends about these issues. Print these      postings. Give comfort and context and meaning  before this great spiritual sea change for our lives and times.
      The man who comes with all authority and power will preserve and defend each and all who are His and Abba's. He is The Good Shepherd for us. He especially cares  for the little lambs, the most innocent of us all, the children. He takes them to the perfectly safe sheepfold. Worry not for them. They will be cared for in ways too beautiful to imagine.
      The little lambs will return, with others, at The Second Coming of the Christ/Messiah. Parents abnd grandparents fear not for your wonderful little ones. The Good Thief is The Good Shepherd. He had conquered death, sins, and evil. Bless and never curse this man who cares the best, even into eternity, for the kids. For the children and adults He is caring and wise . Good Thiefly Shepherd, may Abba's Kingdom Come.

With Love and Shalom,
Jean Stepnoski